Leadership & Culture Strategist; Award-Winning Author & 4-Time TEDx Speaker

British Columbia, Canada
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Dan Pontefract Biography

Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestle, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, Virgin Media O2, and the City of Toronto, among others.

Pontrefact has written six books as an award-winning and bestselling author: "The Future of Work is Grey," "Work-Life Bloom," "Lead. Care. Win. How to Become a Leader Who Matters," "Open to Think," "The Purpose Effect," and "Flat Army." He also writes for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and other outlets.

Pontefract is a renowned keynote speaker, who has presented at four TED events and has delivered over 600 keynotes. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business and has received over 25 industry, individual, and book awards.

Pontefract's career is interwoven with corporate and academic experience, coupled with an MBA, B.Ed., and multiple industry certifications. Notably, Pontrefact is listed on the Thinkers50 Radar, HR Weekly's 100 Most Influential People in HR, LeaderHum's Top 200 Thought Leaders to Follow, and Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Leadership Speakers.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/29/2025.

Dan Pontefract Speaking Topics

  • The Elephants in the Leadership Room

    In today’s landscape, there are significant challenges that we often overlook: ‘the elephants in the leadership room.’ It’s crucial to not only acknowledge these ‘elephants’ but also learn how to navigate them whether you’re a leader of people or not.

    The Reality of Your Busyness

    Speed, multitasking, and busyness are the norms today, leaving little time for reflection. Balancing action with reflection is key to maintaining high performance in your team.

    Collaborate or Else

    Proactive collaboration shapes how work gets done and how you’re perceived. Engaging broadly across the organization leads to better outcomes. Aim to be known as someone open-minded, proactive, and inclusive, fostering performance and collaboration.

    Being Relatable and Empathetic

    Embrace humility, listening, and empathy. Practicing empathy in interactions with peers and team members creates magic. Remember, your network is your net worth—invest in relating to and championing others.

    Outcomes:

    • Boost Efficiency: Balance action with reflection for top performance and less busyness.

    • Foster Innovation: Drive success with proactive, inclusive collaboration skills with others.

    • Strengthen Bonds: Build deeper connections and ties through empathy and humility.

    • Expand Influence: Grow your impact with meaningful professional relationships.

    • Transform Leadership: Create a dynamic, inclusive and communicative style of leadership.

Dan Pontefract Videos

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Dan Pontefract | TEDxChilliwack

Dan Pontefract | TEDxChilliwack

We Are Losing the Ability to Think, and What to Do About It

Dan Pontefract | TEDxSFU

Dan Pontefract | TEDxSFU

The Purpose Effect

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